View Post Featured News THE TURF Zlatan becomes A-League’s latest ‘fake news’ victim October 30, 2019 by Ari Charilaou Remember driving past a Maccas after school, asking mum if she can… View Post
View Post Featured Mundial News THE TURF World Cup Key takeaways from the World Cup opening weekend June 18, 2018 by Nathan Shevchenko The first weekend of the 2018 World Cup is in the books.… View Post
View Post Uncategorized Egyptian lawyer files $1.5m lawsuit against Sergio Ramos May 30, 2018 by TEAM TURF An Egyptian lawyer has Sergio Ramos in his sights for ‘that tackle’… View Post
View Post World Cup Socceroos initial 32-man squad for World Cup announced & we’re pumped May 7, 2018 by TEAM TURF Australia’s campaign to the 2018 World Cup ramps-up now, with Bert van… View Post
View Post World Cup Green and Gold tradition on the world stage: Kits from the past two decades April 18, 2018 by TEAM TURF In just over 60 days, Australia will face their first opponent at… View Post
View Post Mundial Ball Bears, not Ball Boys April 18, 2018 by TEAM TURF Russia is a beautiful place for the weird, whacky and sometimes just plain… View Post
View Post News World Cup FIFA considering expediting 48-team World Cup to Qatar in 2022 April 13, 2018 by TEAM TURF From a dimly lit room 100 feet under FIFA’s Swiss lair, FIFA… View Post
View Post World Cup Nigeria launch their (mad) new kit for World Cup & there’s bucket hats February 8, 2018 by TEAM TURF If World Cup kits are a competition – then Nigeria & Nike… View Post
View Post Mundial News FIFA 18 announce ‘World Cup’ mode and fans are loving it February 7, 2018 by Ari Charilaou It’s finally happened! After years of waiting, EA has finally answered calls… View Post
View Post World Cup WATCH: The final journey to the World Cup January 10, 2018 by TEAM TURF A journey of never-ending nerves and silent prayers categorised Australia’s story to… View Post
View Post World Cup adidas brings the heat with these stunning kits for the 2018 World Cup December 11, 2017 by TEAM TURF adidas are getting ready for a big summer in Russia, releasing the home… View Post
View Post Featured The Socceroos; the men who changed a countries perspective on football November 15, 2017 by TEAM TURF What I consider my biggest ever strike of good fortune, I think… View Post
View Post News Socceroos promise a ton of goals against Thailand in front of sold out Melbourne crowd September 5, 2017 by Ari Charilaou It’s judgement day. Australian’s are no strangers to the surreal feeling on… View Post
View Post News THE TURF WATCH: Germany destroy Mexico 4-1 to reach Confed Cup Final June 30, 2017 by Ari Charilaou GERMANY v CHILE final confirmed! World Champions Germany obliterated Mexico 4-1 this… View Post
View Post Lifestyle Performance Adidas unveil limited edition ‘CONFED CUP PACK’ June 16, 2017 by Ari Charilaou They just keep getting better! These boots are truly fire! If you… View Post
View Post Featured News THE TURF Coutinho exclusive: World Cup aspirations, Liverpool FC and Socceroos June 12, 2017 by Ari Charilaou Philippe Coutinho didn’t get the chance to represent Brazil during their 2014… View Post
View Post News North Korea considering a bid for 2030 World Cup June 12, 2017 by TEAM TURF Remember a few years back when British comedian Simon Brodkin threw a… View Post
View Post News WATCH: Saudi Arabia players refuse to take part in minute silence for London terror victims June 8, 2017 by Ari Charilaou Saudi Arabia football team are being slammed on social media for failing… View Post
View Post News WATCH: Socceroos unconvincingly scrape past Saudi Arabia [3-2] June 8, 2017 by Ari Charilaou Thank god for Tom Rogic! Australian’s will be sighing with relief after… View Post
View Post News Socceroos manager Ange Postecoglou expects Saudi Arabia to play negative football in World Cup Qualifier June 7, 2017 by Ari Charilaou Socceroos manager Ange Postecoglou expects Saudi Arabia to park the bus in… View Post
View Post Featured Mundial The curse that continues to haunt Gonzalo Higuain June 6, 2017 by Ari Charilaou Let’s flash back to where it all started: July 13, 2014. Close… View Post
View Post Lifestyle News THE TURF Remembering Roberto Carlos’ impossible free kick 20 years on June 5, 2017 by Ari Charilaou I think I’ve watched the replay of Roberto Carlos’ insane free kick… View Post
View Post News Get ready for a lit Road Trip: USA, Canada & Mexico bid for 2026 FIFA World Cup April 11, 2017 by TEAM TURF In a move that will seek to unite North America; the football… View Post
View Post News The real reason behind Ronaldo’s horror World Cup 2002 haircut February 19, 2017 by Ari Charilaou It’s been 15 years since Brazilian Ronaldo dominated the 2002 World Cup… View Post
View Post News Russian hooligan army documentary sparks fear of repeat attack on English fans February 17, 2017 by Ari Charilaou Are English fans at risk of another bloodbath at the 2018 World… View Post
View Post News THE TURF FIFA Council vote: World Cup to be extended to 48 teams January 10, 2017 by Ari Charilaou FIFA has unanimously voted for the World Cup to be extended from… View Post
View Post News WATCH: Dutch winger Quincy Promes scores incredible triple nutmeg goal October 10, 2016 by Ari Charilaou Netherlands winger Quincy Promes scored his first two international goals against Belarus… View Post
View Post News WATCH: Zinedine Zidane produces ‘godly’ touch in Real Madrid training September 28, 2016 by Ari Charilaou Zidane has still got it, and to be truthful, he will probably… View Post
View Post News THE TURF Leo Messi selected for Argentina World Cup qualifiers August 24, 2016 by Ari Charilaou Argentina has selected star forward Lionel Messi for their upcoming World Cup… View Post
View Post Featured THE TURF Zinedine Zidane scores brace on France debut August 17, 2016 by Ari Charilaou On this day 22 years ago, Zinedine Zidane announced himself on the… View Post
View Post News Lukas Podolski retires from Germany National Team August 16, 2016 by Ari Charilaou Former Arsenal star Lukas Podolski has announced his retirement from international football. The… View Post
View Post Featured THE TURF Pablo Escobar’s Colombian football legacy June 3, 2016 by Ari Charilaou Pablo Escobar may have been the most notorious drug lord in history, but… View Post
View Post Featured Cheering Chagos: How football gave an island a voice May 16, 2016 by Ari Charilaou No matter how high the mountain, when football is involved anything is… View Post
View Post Featured THE TURF In Conversation with David Trezeguet May 13, 2016 by Ari Charilaou What makes Juventus such a special club? Just ask club legend… View Post
View Post Featured ‘This Could Be Our Year’ – Why Euro 2016 Will Be Different For The UK May 13, 2016 by dcorbo The United Kingdom has a storied relationship with football and football culture,… View Post
Mundial THE TURF Socceroos reach final stage on road to Russia | MUNDIAL MORNINGS March 30, 2016 by Ari Charilaou WEDNESDAY 30 MARCH 2016 The Socceroos were triumphant over Jordan last night… View Post
View Post Featured THE TURF Ansell ready to take his game to the next level March 29, 2016 by Ari Charilaou Nick Ansell is loving every minute of football with his childhood club… View Post
View Post Mundial THE TURF Zlatan’s ultimate sledge | MUNDIAL MORNINGS November 18, 2015 by Ari Charilaou THURSDAY 19 NOVEMBER 2015 The great Scandinavian rivalry between Denmark and Sweden… View Post
THE TURF DING DONG: Sepp’s presidency is dead June 2, 2015 by TEAM TURF In a surprising turn around from his confident and somewhat joyous “Let’s… View Post
THE TURF Qatar’s slip-up forces FIFA clean-up May 28, 2015 by TEAM TURF Qatar’s 2022 World Cup is promising to be a rare example of… View Post
Lifestyle THE TURF February 15, 2015 by TEAM TURF NIKE FOOTBALL MOST WANTED 2015 – Melbourne, Australia TRIALS Nike is hosting… View Post
View Post THE TURF December 12, 2014 by TEAM TURF #RioReflections – The Beautiful game in a Beautiful city. Reflecting on what… View Post
View Post THE TURF Emirates dumps FIFA sponsorship in Gulf political spat November 6, 2014 by TEAM TURF Lurking in the background of world soccer body FIFA’s talks with Qatar… View Post
THE TURF November 4, 2014 by TEAM TURF To Russia with Love Whilst the controversy of Qatar’s 2022 World Cup… View Post
View Post THE TURF Germany win the World Cup July 27, 2014 by TEAM TURF It was a game decided by the smallest of margins. Mario Gotze’s… View Post
View Post THE TURF Obrigado Brasil July 14, 2014 by TEAM TURF This last month has seen arguably one of the greatest ever World… View Post
View Post THE TURF Cuiaba; an experience like no other July 9, 2014 by TEAM TURF It’s hard to put into words how I am feeling after the… View Post
View Post THE TURF Messi path looks clear July 5, 2014 by TEAM TURF It was only a few hours before Lionel Messi’s Argentina was due… View Post
View Post THE TURF Expect the unexpected July 1, 2014 by TEAM TURF This World Cup has undeniably seen the most unpredictable results play out… View Post
View Post THE TURF A Day out at adidas Posto June 30, 2014 by TEAM TURF Today, TURF headed down to Adidas Posto – the headquarters for all… View Post
View Post THE TURF Ronaldo hype all let down June 27, 2014 by TEAM TURF If there’s one thing this world cup has so far taught us,… View Post
View Post THE TURF Maracanã, I found the holy grail June 27, 2014 by TEAM TURF I can finally say that I have ticked off one of my… View Post
View Post THE TURF Where to now for the Socceroos? June 16, 2014 by TEAM TURF Australia has been impressed with the determination of a Socceroos team that… View Post
View Post THE TURF Valiant Socceroos show spark for the future June 13, 2014 by TEAM TURF It was the re-match from the 1974 World Cup, despite a worse… View Post
View Post THE TURF Determined Oar excited for impossible challenge June 9, 2014 by TEAM TURF When Ange Postecoglou named his final squad last week, Tommy Oar was… View Post